Compound Monograph
Anacardic acids
A family of phenolic lipids (salicylic acids bearing a long alkyl chain) abundant in cashew nut shell liquid; they show antimicrobial and anticancer activity in the laboratory but, like the related urushiol, can cause allergic skin reactions.
Classification
Anacardic acids are lipids & fatty acids. Fats, fatty acids, and fat-soluble actives carried in seed and nut oils.
Where Does It Come From? (2)
Anacardic acids are lipids & fatty acids, found in Cashew and Mango.